Clutch

On 26 May 2026, Clutch take over The Academy in Dublin. Formed in the early 1990s in Germantown, Maryland, the quartet of Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass) and Jean‑Paul Gaster (drums) has shaped a sound where hard rock, stoner grit and blues roots meet. Thick, circular riffs, a deep pocket and Fallon’s story‑driven delivery set the tone, with lyrics that nod to blues lore, sci‑fi and everyday pop culture.

On record, milestones like Clutch, The Elephant Riders, Blast Tyrant and Robot Hive/Exodus laid the groundwork; Earth Rocker, Psychic Warfare and Sunrise on Slaughter Beach kept the blueprint sharp. On stage, that catalogue turns physical: tight, hook‑ready frameworks open into jam‑born detours, tempos swing without losing punch, and the rhythm section holds a heavy, unhurried pulse.

This date lines up a set that moves across eras, from riff‑first drivers to slow‑burn grooves. Guitar lines flare and coil, bass stays solid, drums push and slip, and the vocals steer with that narrative snap. Clutch on stage, with songs built for the room and played with focus.